Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing matters based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability

Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law protecting rights of tenants with disabilities and requirements for reasonable accommodations

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Federal law providing special lease termination protections for active duty military personnel

State-Specific Notice Periods: Individual state requirements for the minimum time period required between serving notice and expected vacancy date

State Service Requirements: State laws governing acceptable methods of delivering the notice to quit (e.g., personal delivery, certified mail, posting)

State Content Requirements: Specific information and language that must be included in the notice according to state law

Local Municipal Codes: City or county-specific requirements that may affect the notice to quit process

Rent Control Ordinances: Local laws that may restrict reasons for lease termination and add additional notice requirements in rent-controlled areas

Cure Period Requirements: State-mandated timeframes allowing tenants to remedy lease violations before eviction can proceed

Documentation Requirements: State-specific rules regarding maintaining copies, proof of service, and supporting documentation for the notice to quit